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the media is allowing us 2 democratic candidates. DON"T LET THEM DECIDE THIS FOR YOU! EDWARDS IS THE CANDIDATE WHO WILL NOT BE BULLIED BY CORPORATE INTERESTS. i am so sick of america refusing to think for themselves and allowing this entertainment industry of the "news" to define for us who is an appropriate candidate! is anyone out there actually familiar with the ISSUES?? read!

To all of the people out there who believe John Edwards would be the best candidate for the presidency, please do not give your vote to someone else because you are buying into the media hype with regard to the 2 "front runners". If you want to vote for Edwards, then do so. And tell all of your friends the reasons why you want to vote for Edwards. Maybe you can help someone to come to the realization that he does stand a chance if people vote for him!

Truthis

Why should John change his message? That proves he is genuine. That unfortunately the issues are the same because thigns having not changed and have gotten worse in some cases. If he changed his message then he would be called a flip flopper.

Last night Bill O'Reilly tried to retaliate against John Edwards and homeless veterans....he even had Col. David Hunt disagreeing with him....ON HIS OWN SHOW!!

All the more reason to vote for John Edwards!

Dave has hair?!

I like Edwards too but if he had changed his topic/message about himself as he tried to convince people that he can relate to him then I think this would have been a total different campaign for him.

I followed him back in 2004 wishing that he would run in 2008 which he did but he didn't move me like he did before, it was the same old message.

Stone: I use to like Lodd Dobbs too but every since he had his tonsils taken out he been getting too personal and hateful as he grides his teeth whenever discussion about illegal aliens or Obama becoming President. So I have to watch rerun of Hardballs or I switch back to see if he have calm down. He scares me sometime.

It occurs to me as I watch the Democrats – Obama and Edwards have genuine, easy senses of humor about themselves. Clinton has one, but doesn't let it out to play that often. Republicans seem to have none at all about themselves.

Well I will never vote for Obama or Clinton! I'm an Edwards Fan!!!

I will stay with Edwards!

Because if the Democrats want to win in November they will stop dreaming and start asking the real question? Who can win in November? Not!! Who make me feel good or will make History!!!

Come on people I want to win in November not Lose again!

Thank you CNN for covering this story and showing us a picture of a candidate who is not afraid to go on TV and act like an ordinary guy! This is much better than the fighting and arguing that is going on in the other political camps. No names necessary.
This is what we need in a President! Someone who is not afraid to have fun in public, but who will truely stand up for the people of this country when he is needed. You go JOHN!!!!

Obama is just Hillary's man sucking ou tthe oxygen with his FAKE fights with hillary to keep Edwards out of the media and the race.

Edwards supports will not back anyone but Edwards. There are substantive differences between the candidates and if you believe in what John wants to do, you know it won't happen under either HRC or Obama. Personally, after the beating we've taken under Bush, I don't want to unite or compromise. I want to FIGHT for our individual citizens, not our corporate citizens. This fight will not be waged by HRC or Obama. John is our only hope and he may be the last time we see someone run without selling out to big money. Let's not waste this chance. Plus, if we don't nominate John, we are like to have another 8 years of GOP. NO!!!!! Go John Go!!!!

Super Tuesday is coming will see what happens i believe John Edwards will make alot of hay on that day...Did you check out Lou Dobbs poll last night , Edwards got more votes then any of the candidates 40% of the people that voted ..

Well Shucky Dern ! An Article about John Boy ! Great! He is so funny on and off the Campaign trail !

Just like his Pal, Dennis {the menace} Kucinich, they keep them around just for laughs ! This guy adds a little fun to the debates, like Dennis, and at least they always remind us of why we should Support a Strong Conservative in the Presidential race.

At least John Boy is not as scarey as the two top democrat candidates {The Duo Of Dummys}, and can not "boon swaggle" with the best of them.

...a "pit bull" ? Umm...isn't it a good thing when a candidate has the courage of his or her convictions?
I can't see Obama & Edwards on the same ticket; they are opposites in their political philosophies.

Enough is Enough! Both parties need to pull their heads out of their Caboose! This is an election for the next President of the United States. We need someone who can run our country correctly. We don't need someone in their constantly complaining and arguing with everyone that they work with for the next 4 years. If this happens, then where will the U.S. be? What kind of shape will our country be in? We need leadership! NOT someone who puts people down because of race, color or what-ever the excuse. If you really want America to come around and support the Candidate of choosing, the bickering has to STOP! Stay focus, keep a positive mind, and be true to your self and as possible as can be true to the People. For without the People, America would be nothing.

P.S. Is there a way, we could get a Candidate to come out to the Central States or does our States out here not count very much for points?

Does anyone know how to contact John Edwards? We Farmers and Ranchers would like to see and hear what he can do to help us out, plus how to help America to work with America. I am a Republican but I really like his talk and I really think he has it to become a Great President, but that is my own personal opinion. Just wondering? Thank You.

My, my, my. Just when I thought Edwards was making some ground, he sits there at the debates and tries to come off as holyer-than-thou. After all that Dr. MLK blab, he says that he is the only one who can carry the southern states! How interesting. I suppose he is talking out of his hair again! hahahahaaaaaaaa!

In fact, he can't seem to carry any states lately. Gee, I wonder why? Hey! Just think, Lawyers giving him huge sums of money, is not the same as lobbyist. There Lawyers! Hahahaaaaaaaaaaaa. When people need to fight a big corporation, who ya gonna call? Not John Edwards!

Even though I'd be sad if Edwards didn't win, and am already sad the media doesn't pay him any attention ... he shouldn't get out the race. As long as he's around til the convention, he can direct his delegates to Barack Obama ... that would be an awesome tie-breaker .....

Sure I have a sense of humor. But not where the stakes are so high. The late night hosts have got to stop making fools out of our future President. They already look foolish enough by going on the shows and allowing it. Great way to earn respect.

This world cannot afford a democrat at the helm of the presidency.

Clinton swore that Saddam had stockpiles of WMD's and was the biggest threat to the world and you idiots are out there voting for him/her and bashing Bush????

Wouldn't we send a message to the media, Obama and Clinton if we all voted for Edwards to represent the Democrat party. After all he represents "We the People" who are not getting heard by the personalities and wealthy and ironically he doesn't get heard much by the media either!!!

Sure I have a sense of humor.
But not where the stakes are so high. The late night hosts have got to stop making fools out of our future President. They already look foolish enough by going on the shows and allowing it. Great way to earn respect....

At this point, ANYBODY in the Democratic Party of the three is best. I absolutely hate the infighting right now, but one candidate will emerge – and then we have to remember – WHO WANTS A REPUBLICAN IN THERE who thinks we should stay in Iraq for 50 years,take our society back to the 1950's, and stack the Supreme Court with Right Wing Nuts. We are the laughing stock of the world we need to show Europe, Asia and teh Middle East that we are not idiots by "STAYING THE COURSE" with another Repubican.

OBAMA is the only democratic presidental choice...
We have had enough of the Clintons when they were in the White House before. We need someone like Obama who can run our country and get everything back in order. We had enough of the Clinton's foolishness and disgraced they brought on before when THEY were in the White House. Enough is enough...

It's time for Hillary to sit down and SHUT UP.

how could he say clinton and obama were acting like children at this debate when he was acting like a pit bull the one before?

The American electorate are sheep and get bamboozled every election year by " change candidates " who in reality are just puppets for the corporate elite. Of all the candidates, at least John Edwards is willing to challenge them and the greedy pigs that they are , and won't take lobbist bribe cash. Somebody has to stand up to these people who create war for profit and who are bent on raping America of it's natural resources and constitutional rights. Go John Edwards !

John Edwards is a man of Integrity.
He and Barack Obama should run together at the top of the ticket.
If you are a John Edwards supporter please urge John to support Barack Obama on February 5th. I know many people who are for Edwards and we are similar voters with similar concerns.
Obama/Edwards 08!!!

IF EDWARS WOULD HAVE BEEN HIMSELF INSTEAD OF JUMPING ON THE PHONY 'HOPE' OBAMA-BANDWAGON, he might have a chance at the nomination.
I love how the media is saying he was the 'referee' in the last debate....PLEASE!....he was the one starting all the trouble in the last debates.
I'm GLAD AMERICA CAN SEE BEYOND THIS OBAMA STAGE PLAY....Johnny you might still have a chance if you talk issues instead of just talking.

Have always been a fan of Letterman, but this settled it. Edwards does not have the maturity or leadership skills to be President of the United States. What other countries would take this guy seriously?? More importantly, HOW MANY HERE take him seriously.

This logic also applies to Hillary Clinton, but also add to the equation her negativity and extremely DIVISIVE nature (reminds me of Debbie Downer gone bad, if possible).

John Edwards would make a great used car salesman! ; )

I hope Edwards stays in the race for a long time. He is the only Dem talking about the issues and not slinging mud. If he left the race no one would be talking about the issues at all.

What a vain little jerk Edwards is.

I want to see Letterman try that with Romney.

Teehee, He's got a cute smile =P /blush

The "haircut" thing is a catchy misrepresentation replayed over and over by a corrupted media interested only in soundbites and manufactured "controversy". It's similar to the media reporting that Al Gore said he had invented the internet – which of course, he never said. Edwards doesn't arrange his own haircuts, his staff does. When Edwards discovered that a hairdresser had been kept waiting all day for him, he wanted to reimburse that person for their lost income. Wow, how unethical!
Of course CNN has no interest in treating Edwards fairly. They are among the entrenched, corporate powers that John Edwards will stand up to. If enough viewers complain that he isn't receiving fair coverage, however, CNN will likely respond in some way – they do understand ratings.

I amazed at the few comments about the war.

John January 23, 2008 2:12 pm ET

"First of all, Hillary did take responsibility for her take on the war. She admitted she made a mistake. "

She did not Mani – never called it a mistake – says she was mislead. She never even read the report that she claims mislead her. Bought and paid for!

SHE WAS MISLEAD.. Is she a kid???? and oohh I am sorry…weep weep. weep..Who is responsible for so many deaths in Iraq???
No wonder Hillary supporters are uneducated…Its not me saying..Its the exit polls.

WAKE UP, America!!!!!! Remember that STUPID people voting for STUPID reasons gave us STUPID Bush...Need I say more? UGH...Even double UGH.

John Edwards is far, far, FAR more qualified than BILL'S WIFE or BARACK.

AND YOU KNOW IT.

Vote for John Edwards...All the way to OUR White House!

Ron Paul is not a racist, and you are ignorant for thinking that. That was a newletter, not even written by anyone on his staff let alone him. And it was discussed and settled 20 years ago.

read something completely before you throw a poorly written barb, that was exactly the half informed response they were looking for.

i think that it is refreshing to see a candidate "let their hair down" to show that they are human and have a sense of humor. i mean, honestly i am getting tired of hearing about clinton and obama go at it back and forth. it seems like every week there is something they are saying about each other...

There is no such thing as bad press.
It was an opportunity for Edwards to chillax.

look back to debates earlier this fall…

Edwards was picking at Clinton constantly . He was, by far, the most negative candidate in early debates. People were writing about "what happened to his Mr. Sunshine approach". Richardson finally stepped in and asked that the debate be more civil and free of personal attacks…

Fast forward to the recent debates: Edwards takes a few jabs at Obama, then attempts to take the high road and act like he's above all the bickering. He is looking really two-faced to me and I really don't like it

Edward knows how to pick fight with almost everybody. Hard to tell what he is upto!!

THIS IS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY , and coverage like this is an insult to the American people.

yelp, this is what we need in a president. go, john. maybe david will consider being your running-mate. real statesmen...real issues

The polls are RIGHT!

Hillary supporters are really uneducated...Probably never been to school. Only thing they know is blindly follow the Hill-Harry.

I've noticed that many people don't think that this story is "newsworthy" but honestly as much crap as we hear about Britney and her sister, I'd much rather hear this. I also think it is pretty newsworthy that the nominee spent $800 dollars on a couple of haircuts, where he probably should have saved that money for his campaign. I do wish that he weren't so in the dark with all the Obama and Hillary talk and we'd hear more about him in the democratic race.

So now it's John's turn to be trashed by the media. When does Obama get his turn? So far its as if the press is afraid to offend him-or perhaps many of his followers. I like Edwards. Instead of bickering, he actually wants to discuss issues. I'd like to hear more of his ideas-how about printing some of them. Oh, and while you're at it-why not print the price of all these rich candidates haircuts, and the cost of their home(s). It's foolish to try to single him out for his wealth-every candidate is enormously wealthy, agreed?

Hey, Doug:

It's "Clintons" when referring to the pair of them. It's "Clinton's" when referring to something one of them possesses.

Try posting again after you've graduated elementary school.

There are more important things than a haircut. I read nothing about Sen. Edwards campaign, beliefs or ideas in this story. You would think that there were only two Democratic canidates the way the media is covering the campaign. The press is suppose to be bias and tell the complete story so that the public can make their own decision, not make the decision for them.
"Freedom of the press", I think not there is nothing "Free" about them. They can be bought just like everyone else. Wake up America ! Make your concerns known or they will be made for you.

If the democrats do not nominate John Edwards it will be the biggest mistake since letting Bush get close enough to steal the White House.

Darth Vadik, CA
MediaJunkie, Washington, DC
Mark V.
And some others here.......

Listen up! It is okay to be wealthy, heck I wish I was. However you are wrong! Obama's net worth is less than $1 million as well as Mike Huckabee's net worth. Edwards worked hard and sued companies, the Red Cross, and doctors in personal liability cases which netted him millions as a trial lawyer.

With that said, Edwards could do other things to help the poor and disenfranchised than run for president. He doesn't have to give his wealth away but he could work with companies and organizations to implement plans to help the poor in his native SC and NC.

Why didn't Edwards seek another term as NC Senator as opposed to just one-term? He went right from 2004 presidential and VP loss to working in the private sector and getting ground support in 2006 for a 2008 Presidential race run.
Meanwhile his wife has an incurable form of cancer and they both have little kids. Why not spend valuable time with his family, as a whole family?

Edward's lost his son to a drunk driver when his son was 16 years old. His daughter was recently in an accident with a drunk driver.

That would have been a clear sign for me that spending time with family is more important than politics. Don't you agree?

Edwards worked HARD for what he has?

Anyone who makes their money by SUING people isn't working hard.
How many jobs has he create chasing ambulances?

If you are wondering why healthcare costs so much, you are looking at more than half of the reason.

Face it....Obama is a weasel who can't make decisions, he's drug addict and hangs out with criminals. He can't take the heat from the Clintons or anyone else, so can you imagine what will happen when the world's leaders confront him? He will problaby go the bathroom and light a joint!!

I've been a fan of John Edwards for a while now and actually had a chance to her him speak in person. What I like about him is he has REAL ideas and plans for the future. I don't hear the cliche statements like "America is ready for change" and "I'll make America a better place". TELL ME HOW!!

Edwards has a clear cut plan on the end to the War in Iraq, a Health Care Solution, Ideas reagrding Global Warming. He puts his ideas out there for us to see and read and instead we get reports about his hair on Letterman. C'mon!

The media has made the Democratic Nominee a 2 person race from the begining and it's a shame that Americans take what is spoon fed to them and make choices that will affect us all based on what CNN and NBC and all the major media outlets tell us is the only choice. A vote for Edwards is not throwing away your vote.

Read up on your candidates and know the facts and issues before heading to the polls.

He proves you don't have to go to Harvard or Yale to be president.

I can not believe that I can not find anything on the CNN website about the report of the documented lies made by Bush and his administration preceding the current war in Iraq. CNN has more information on the tragic death of Heath Ledger than the American president who hoodwinked the nation and is responsible for over 3,000 deaths of American soldiers and thousands of casualties within the country of Iraq. The death of Heath Ledger is sad and awful but the death of all those soldiers is the real tragedy. Am I incorrect in my recollection that we impeached the last president because of lies; lies about a personal matter that did not endanger any American. Why is that not happening now!? Why is CNN not reporting on this major newsworthy event? Is CNN, in fact, a news channel or has it converted into a 24 hour E. enterntainment channel?

John Edwards is the only candidate with the kind of hair that can defeat Mitt Romney's hair in the general election.

Oh my gosh! The blindness and ignorance of the people of this country is overwhelming to me. Obama was raised a Muslim by two fathers but claims to not me a Muslim? Once a Muslim, always a Muslim, but perhaps in sheeps clothing. Just what is the primary goal of the Muslims? To kill all Americans and all Christians in particular.

As for the Clinton's. Does anyone hear Hillary using the words "Socialized" as much as I do? Wake up America! Do you really know what that means? Read your history books and zero in on Communisim. It just "might" wake you up out of your deep sleep. You might also read the book, "The Final Days" by Barbara Olson.

Many continue to dismiss Edwards with his points and observations, but would like to share this interesting exchange from CNN's Lou Dobbs' show the other night. Is Edwards's message really that off base in stating the truth:

“DOBBS: Joining me now, three of the best and my favorite political analysts here in New York, Errol Louis, columnist for "New York Daily News", syndicated columnist Miguel Perez, Democratic Strategist Hank Sheinkopf. Thanks for being here, gentlemen. ….

SHEINKOPF: Bush is history. This emergency has been going on for some time. No one's going to like the truth, but it's time to tell the truth. And the truth will make the special interests that provide the money that runs the politics in this country very uncomfortable. So it will take a tremendous amount of courage, Lou, for someone to stand up and tell the truth.

DOBBS: Hank, are you suggesting that both political parties, the Democrats and Republicans and their candidates, are dominated by corporate America and special interests?

SHEINKOPF: Dwight Eisenhower was not the most exciting person in the history of the world, but he said something on the way out the door. He said beware of the military industrial complex. Beware of the financial industrial complex, which is what it has become. And, frankly, if you put in those words, he was exactly right more than 40 years ago, and he's right today.

DOBBS: The Republicans and the Democrats in the two previous - in this administration and the previous, the Congresses, Republican and Democrat, over the course of the past almost two decades, handed over the keys to these markets, to the financial institutions, and pushed back against regulation, opened it up and they have literally raped and pillaged.
Hold down literally, but it figures –

LOUIS: I mean, it's - well - look, it's startling. This Bush administration stood in the way when something like 49 of the 50 attorneys general tried to get a hold legislatively and through lawsuits over local financial institutions to do something about predatory lending, to do something about payday lending. They very specifically out of Washington told the banking institutions not to cooperate, told them to switch to federal charters and helped create this mess in a really profound kind of way.”

Jan 22 Tuesday
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0801/22/ldt.02.html

I really like John Edwards and, after watching the deboucle between Hillary and Obama on Monday night, I have a new found respect for him. He maintained his dignity during the debate in South Carolina and he was the only candidate who looked presidential. If this guy isn't the Democratic candidate for president, then I hope somebody has the good sense to ask him to be their vice-president. I think his wife is wonderful and she's an inspiration to every woman struggling with breast cancer. And oh yes, I like his hair too.

This is ridiculous!!! After months of the Media's unfair treatment of Edwards they finally talk about him and this is what they have to talk about, HIS HAIR????!!!!! This is ridiculous!!! CNN, FOX, CNBC etc... They are all the same, they just create and interesting story that will attract viewers. They are not interested in aiding the democratic process. They just want to aid their pockets, and it is ridiculous how they try to claim they do "fair reporting" ....

Edwards is an excellent candidate and would be an excellent President. Why is it that people are so concerned with his appearance and wealth? Hillary has as mush $ if not more, Romney has more than everyone else combined. Listen to what the man says and read his plans at his website. He is far better and more qualified than Hillary or Obama or any of the Republican candidates.

Is "Mitt" short for something ? Like maybe, Mittens ?

John Edwards is rich and gets expensive haircuts, therefore he can't be president. We should elect a hobo instead.

Obama shoudl drop out so that this country isn't exposed for the racist haven it really is. Nice to see that CNN is finally giving substantive coverage of the Edwards campaign.

He should just shave his head.

Why is it that the only time John Edwards can get any press coverage is when it has to do with his hair?? Does anyone bug Hillary about her perfect hair and makeup?? John performed brilliantly in the South Carolina debates, and yet all the press coverage for the past two days has focused entirely on Clinton/Obama and their bitter exchanges. No doubt, exactly what they intended. I applaud Mr. Edwards for his sense of humor in letting Dave Letterman make him the butt of his jokes. Would Hillary have been so willing?

It is not Edwards fault that the white men who came before him d estroyed America and our standing in the world to the point that he is not longer trusted by anyone.

Edwards is by far the best candidate yet and is definately NOT a hypocrate.
Don't know who brought you up, but I certainly was NEVER told that I was
entitled to anything!! You must have been listening to the GOP!!
Just last night on MSNBC (I think it was Tucker) there was a GOP rep saying that no GOP rep would ever vote to extend the SS up from $97,000 to add to the SS for the future and no one would ever vote to cut the tax cuts Bush has given the rich
because they all are the rich!! And most of them, like Bush, have been born with a silver spoon in their mouth!!
Wake up America (that is, of course, if you are a regular legal American who has been and/or is now struggling to get by), the GOP will only continue to take our rights away and get richer doing it, unless we do something about it!!!!
What we'll need if the GOP gets in again is a brand new up-to-date TEA PARTY BECAUSE WE'LL DESERVE EVERYTHING THAT WE GET (OOPS, DON'T GET; because they continue to give it away)!! Gee, I think they already have; gone are many of our individual rights, all of the surplus we had when they took office, our respect and honor from the rest of the world, and on and on, and the worst being gone is our men and women who have died and/or are disabled because of the lies from the GOP. What a present they have given us!!
Will we ever get any of it back?? Not under another GOP we won't.

And this is on a major news network WHY? Slow morning?

*sigh*

Is this what news has come to?

If and only if the Dems were very intelligent people they would have this man Edwards front and center.

We welcome those disheartened Edwards people over to Ron Paul who is being treated the same way but a lot worse by the media.

How much evidence that the government or parties and their big business partners control the media by the way the media puts Giuliani on for speeches all the time and Ron Paul has beaten the guy every time? Go Figure!

John Edward is a great loser. He was a liability 2004 presidential election, and still a liability today. Now, he is begging for Hillary's VP. John Edward is an opportunist. Wake up America!!!!

It's too bad that the media (CNN) is one of the worst, has spent the past months making this a 2 person race for the Dems. Too bad for Edwards it isn't popular being a white male any more.

After objectively relooking at ALL they candidates agenda's:
I'm convinced John is the best possible choice for President.
He isn't radically liberal, and his budget is the most fiscally conservative–he's tied everything back to funding strategy.

He's against the current "big loan" to spend the economy back into productivity–which defies fiscal logic!!

He's showing more common sense and practical solutions than the GOP. His "War on Poverty" scares some because it likens back to the "old Democratic days of tax and spend", whereas John's agenda simply calls for no new programs–just increasing accountability of businesses to focus on their employees...and making certain our trading partner's are competing with us with the same high standards of regulatory compliance related to the environment, labor.

Too bad...the way-left of the Party, and special interests will likely decide the nomination for the Democrats. John McCain, Ron Paul, Hucakbee–are looking better all the time. My vote will go to what I believe is best for the country and my family–and I am afraid I've little confidence in Clinton or Obama to truly be agents of meaningful change in Washington.

It occurs to me that if Letterman had asked to touch Obama's hair it would have had a completely different meaning.

Edwards' barber has to charge so much because of his insurance and liability costs in case the former lawyer decides to sue him for a bad cut

Edwards is a great speaker but he is in up hill fight to win the nomination.

Ron Paul is racist nut case he reminds me of Lyndon LaRouche.

He has is very confrontational if we elected the govt would shut down

As I watched the show last night, the thought that came to my mind was "Edwards is more of a women then Hillary!" UGH!

DON'T HATE JOHN EDWARD BECAUSE GET A $400 HAIRCUT. IF YOU DO YOU HATE YOU NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR BECAUSE HE OR SHE HAVE A BETTER CAR OR HOUSE. GO GET A BETTER JOB. LOOK LIKE THERE ARE A LOT PLAYER HATERS. THE MAN DRESS VERY WELL LOOK GOOD. MR EDWARD AND MR RUMMY SHOULD HAVE A DRESS OFF TO SEE WHO CAN LOOK AND DRESS THE BEST. MORE POWER TO THEM. YHIS IS SAD

Edwards,

Start backing Clinton and become a good guy!

You were very mean to her and that turned people off. If you want to be part of the White House become Hillary's biggest supporter.

Have a great day!

I think it was all he could do not to punch Letterman in the face. I sort of wish he had!

Can we talk about the price of some of the candidates suits, shoes, "dye jobs,"hair plugs, wax jobs...
How about the $ candidates "spouses" spend on "shopping trips", trainers, chefs...... What about trips?......Give me a break...Put up all the numbers or shut up already!!!!!!

Edwards is the best choice we have in the Democratic party. We are tired of the other two celebrity candidates, Hillary is probably the second best choice after Edwards; but Obama this guy is definately not ready and we don't know about him enough. For example all lthe negative things people can talk on Edwards are how big is his house, how much he spends in hair cuts, his hair, that he was a successful trial lawyer; well if those are negatives to some I wish I was in his shoes! Those negatives are nothing compared to the ones on Hillary and the ones that started coming out on Obama. Edwards is the only one talking about the real issues that touch all Americans. I will vote for Edwards!

I fill sorry for john edward he have a good vision for this country but he is just a pretty boy and it is not working for him.

Its great that CNN is actually acknowledgeing that a man by the name of John Edwards actually exisits now... even though its just to indirectly bash him for his haircuts and his month old poll statements (which can no longer be confirmed becasue CNN doesn't include him in them anymore)

Wake up America!! We are on the verge of socialism which is Hillary & Bubbas
fortay. God help us all if she becomes president. I think I'll move to Canada.

you people who can't get past hair cuts and house sizes deserve another 4 years of bush!!

how dumb!!

I don't care if my president spends $1000 of his own money so long as he can run this country the way it needs to be run!

let's get some facts before we speak or believe shall we...

John had 2 hair cuts $400 ea........Hillary spends $1500 on each make up session
and i wonder what she spends on her outfits that are never the same on a daily basis?

Edwards home totaling 28,200 square feet of CONNECTED!! space.

The main house is 10,400 square feet

and has two garages. The recreation building, a red, barn-like building containing 15,600 square feet, is connected to the house by a closed-in and roofed structure of varying widths and elevations that totals 2,200 square feet.

The main house is all on one level except for a 600-square-foot bedroom and bath area above the guest garage.

The recreation building contains a basketball court, a squash court, two stages, a bedroom, kitchen, bathrooms, swimming pool, a four-story tower, and a room designated “John’s Lounge.”

he's like the little lost puppy of politics. he just wants to be petted and given a chance!

there is no picket line at the letterman show, dave letterman agreed to writers terms and so they agreed to come back and write for his show.

perhaps you people, need to educate yourself with facts before you speak!

JE is a genius...he was talking about an economic recovery plan back in early 2007. I wish somebody would start paying attention to the fact that he has driven the agendas and policies of the other two media darlings. He may be RICH but he used SMARTS and WORK to get there, representing regular people in their time of need. Nominate the star powered celebrities and our nation automatically becomes MORE divided...NOT less. Evidence? CNN's debate of two squabbling kids who have lost sight of the fact they are fighting to be OUR PUBLIC SERVANT. It was disgusting. Those two can't hear the regular people of America they are too busy raising bucks.

Look folks edwards cant win the nomination

he is dilluting the choice between obama and that clinton lady

Get out the race john

All you Obama supporters are idiots. He is a liar and wants to convince America that he is for unity but in reality he only stands for Black people. He is going to lie and convince the white people in this country that he wants to unify but in reality he wants revenge on other races by using the black value system. Hispanics know whats hes all about thats why we wont vote for him. He doesnt speak for us, he wants this country to be like Africa. Lets hope this anti christ doesnt make this great nation like Congo or Zimbabwe.

Vote for anybody except Obama.

I love John Edwards! He is the best canidate and will get my vote!! And hey, my son's a tough Marine and his hair is always perfect!! Unless Bush has him on the front lines in Iraq and he's trying to protect himself from tramatic brain injury fighting for a lie UNDER A HELMET THAT CAN'T PROTECT HIM. BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! Edwards will

I love how people rip on Edwards for being rich.

Yeah, what a jerk that guy is, for living the American Dream. Seriously, who does that? Who does he think he is, growing up in a blue collar family and then going to law school and making a very successful living for himself and his family?

I'm sure that the wingers who attack Edwards for having a mansion are equally critical of Republicans who made their money on shady land deals and use of quasi-legal tax shelters. Sigh...

Love John Edwards..would be a nice change from george W.

Mr. Haircut had some fun – too bad some of the ignorant posters never have and never will.

First, you are right, Edwards lives very well. However, he came from nothing and busted his butt to get to where he is. And, he has set up non-profits to help others get the boost they need to live better lives. He is not a whiny brat who went to Yale because his Daddy got him in as the son of an alumni (a program that Yale has to help the rich help the rich). He has worked his entire adult life fighting for the disenfranchised. More and more of us are falling into that category. We need him now more than ever.
Second, who cares if he is Christian or otherwise. What matters is how he treats others. What matters is that he is a man of good moral character. (and Romney is not Muslim, he is Mormon – huge difference!)
Third, he is not bashing Hillary or Obama. Grow up! He is holding them accountable for what they are saying and what they are doing or have done or not done. That is what the debates are for. None of Edwards' points have been personal attacks.
Fourth, it is the media that needs to held accountable for eliminating Edwards from this race. They once again have told us who we should be voting for and against. They want this so badly to about race vs. gender. Like mindless sheep, we just follow.

If you want a democrat in office vote for Edwards!
Sad to say but I don't think middle America is ready for a minority President. It's crazy to vote or not vote for someone because of their gender or race. Let's talk about the issues and enough canidate bashing!

Yes, these "fluff" stories are beginning to make me wonder where our priorities fall. Oh, how I wish the days when I could find a network that would just give me the news instead of the slapstick, free-wheeling, ad-libbing "anchors" that blur the line between news reporting and entertaining. Give us one channel, one web site, one "anchor" that isn't looking for "stardom" and get back to THE NEWS!

rs January 23, 2008 11:46 am ET

To Rubinstein: NO ONE could disgrace the office of president more than George W. Bush, and anyone that believes that is possible still has not learned the lesson that the majority of the U.S. has learned, and the rest of the world has known all along. Bush is and will always be the worst president this country has ever known.

Wake up RS and quit spewing your unintelligent dribble.
Clinton: "It all depends on what the definition of 'IS' is.

OMG a presidential candidate with a sense of humor. I'll take John Edwards over Stuttering Obama and Cry Baby Hillary with her tears of ice.

The bad thing about that last debate is with all the spectacle about Hillary and Obama's temper tantrum on CNN debate is that they will get more media coverage. I fully expect Hillary and Obama to show up on Jerry Springer, followed closely by a Dr. Phil consultation for Hillary, then end the tour with a WWE smackdown.

The one thing that astounds me about John Edwards is that you have to dig to find out that he's a decent candidate. Hillary will spew her greatness all over you just for looking at her, and Obama will proudly proclaim how he knows all but John rarely showcases the policy he created that the other candidates copied.

Come on John, if people knew where Hillary and Obama's policies were copied from maybe they'd vote for the source.

I think Edwards has a terrific personality. We could not go wrong with this guy for President. – he should team up with Clinton, – what a winning pair that would be!
Clinton/Edwards, or Edwards/ clinton.
I think they could pool their efforts and skills and be a Godsend to this country.

Darth, you make some good points. Edwards did earn what he has and should be proud of it. He represents what anyone can do if he/she puts his/her mind and effort to it.

Unfortunately, Edwards, and most democrats, do not want to require that of us. Instead, we are told that by virture of being born we are entitled to a certain lifestyle, including health care, among other things.

This attitude, readily agreed to by far too many people, will bankrupt this country. What if we all elected to have "government" (that is, those who produce and provide for the rest) give us everything we need? There'd be no one to provide it. To the extent that we do not demand the best that everyone has to offer, and allow that best to be rewarded in the market, we all suffer.

So, it is not Edwards' wealth that is the problem, it is his hypocrisy.

Did anybody see Mitt Romney addressing a group of African American youth making an ill attempt to sound hip saying "who let the dogs out whoo, whoo"? and then asked a little African American baby being held by his mother if he had a little bling on because the baby had a small neckllace around his neck.

I know Mormens don't think the best about African Americans but JEEZZZ Romeny, at least fake like you have some respect for black people...

Boy, I detect nothing of a sense of humor or perspective in these mostly rabid comments. I don't care for Edwards' politics, but it was funny. There's no reason not to have fun with politics, folks.

Good for John Edwards that he can have a little fun! So what if he tries to look groomed – he's been tested by life and shown what he's worth. I'd like to see him and Obama in the White House.

Hey OUT THERE America !
Isn't anyone listening?
We are in TROUBLE! BIG TROUBLE !
BIG TIME !
1) We have TO MANY "Old MEN " in both Congress and the Senate. They are sitting there (sleeping, eating, etc.) just waiting for retirement and their $.
2) No one is minding the economy. Do the "rest of us" have to all starve and die off before "they " wake up?
3) NONE of the "canidates" are puting forth a " GOOD PLAN" to help "us" either.
Don't they see what's going on ? This is NOT – White/ America or Black/ America or Hispanic /America or Asian /America – etc. IT'S AMERICA – land of the Free and the Brave. We are the Greatest ,wealthiest, smartest people on the earth. We should be able to see what's going on and get ourselves out of this mess. The PRESS can help by not sticking their noses in and FUELING elections with negative information ( ie; She vs He; black vs white, Dem.s vs Repub.s etc.)
We need someone HONEST, Capable and True of Heart. IS THERE ANYONE LIKE THAT OUT THERE WHO'S WILLING TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND BAT THE HELL OUT OF ALL THESE FOOLS WHO ARE FUELING THIS MESS?

Someones getting sued....and then haircuts will increase in price....and Edwards will make statements to his supporters wondering why hair stylists are charging so much....and all the supporters will believe that he had nothing to do with it....do you think...at all?? Democrats...its time to research....

GO John GO!!!! Edwards/Obama'08!!!

Go John! I can't wait until you are in the White House.

Yes, Edwards worked HARD for what he has and can live or pay however much to get a hair cut. Give the guy a break. He wants all of use to be able to have the same dream.

But, Hillary still has my vote. Sorry Edwards!

I thought he was the best choice, too bad the media doesn't think so. Where is Alfred E. Neuman when you need him?

Obama = Not ready
Hillary = already been in the White House – no more dynasty
Kucinich = a loveable little fella but not going to unite the country
Edwards = smart, articulate, and has lived the American dream, knows his roots
Giuliani = Outside of 9/11 and New York – that about wraps it up for him
Huckabee = leader of the pack in bigotry, hatred and promoting Christian nut dweebs
Romney = Let's see where does he stand on the issues today?
McCain = Once respected but he's over and done with
Ron Paul = Now there's someone with brains
Bloomburg = A viable contender if Hillary/Obama is the nominee

I just don't think I watched the same South Carolina debate as some others out there. I did not hear John Edwards attack Obama or Clinton. I did hear him ask for clarification from Obama as to his voting record in Illinois, with regard to Obama voting "present" rather than actually voting yes or no. Too bad he didn't also ask Obama about his vote with regard to Bush's tagging the Iranian army a terrorist organization. Oh, wait a minute, Obama didn't show up for that one. But he has absolutely no hesitation in questioning Edwards or Clinton about their voting records. I am sick and tired hearing about nothing but the constant bickering between Clinton & Obama. I think John Edwards is the best chance for "We the People". And to all of those who say they really like John Edwards and his plan, but will give their vote to one of the others because the media says Edwards has no chance, please realize, if you and everyone you know who appreciate Edwards would vote for him, he will have a chance. There have only been 2 caucuses and 2 primaries so far, and the Michigan primary was rather a farce. There are still lots of votes out there. Please don't give up on the best hope for this country. Vote Edwards (and give his hair a rest)

Why is everyone so uptight about this being written about? It's a political blog. It's an interesting talker. It's not a feature story on the website. Edwards probably doesn't get the coverage he deserves – and he did look good in the debate the other night, so that criticism is more legit.

But not everything posted to a news site or especially a blog has to be hard news.

Let's take a step back and breathe a bit.

CLINTON–EDWARDS 08

I couldn't agree more with Mike, Mlissa, Ben, Jubal and Jape. You'd almost think CNN is getting a cut from the front runners to give them so much attention. You can almost repeat the stories word for word by now. What's it gonna take for the media to actually listen to what the public has to say !?

I love John Edwards. He would make a great president. I hope that he gets the opportunity to stay in this race until the end. I too wish that he would show his sense of humor more.

John Edwards has more character than Fred Thompson's entire campaign.

lol.

Good riddance, Fred!!

CNN is a JOKE. they report 400.00 hair cuts and Obama and Hillary fighting. CNN has steered people to vote for Obama.

Why couldn't the campaign be about issues? why did it have to go this far CNN? I hope CNN looses their ratings and another network picks up all viewers and shut this crappy reprting down!

Please , somebody give Obama a ride home .

No way, he couldn't keep his mouth shut , long eneough .

Sorry, It is a Sorry mess, an want to be the leader . NO> NO>

John Edwards is saying the SAME thing Monday night that he said six months ago. He has not changed his platform at all. This is unlike the other two bickering bozos next to him. What is seen in Clinton and in Obama is beyond me. In any event, please take the time in South Carolina to VOTE. I don't care who it's for, JUST DO IT!! . I know you will agree Edwards is the best candidate.

AJ,
Just because Edwards is rich doesn't mean he can't point out that there are in fact two Americas. If he had an average income, there's no way he'd be running for president.
The guy reimbursed the campaign for the haircuts and said he wouldn't spend so much in the future. What else do you want?
I wish Edwards had done this bit with Letterman earlier. I think it would have diffused the situation and wouldn't have given Huckabee a particular joke to tell at a debate.

Haircuts, doesnt determine who would do well in the white house.
Id love it if our press such as CNN would stick to important issues instead of things like this that doesnt matter.
I dont know if they play a game with our subconsciuos minds or what but who is responsible for reporting such unimportant stuff like this.

Nuff Said.

Well we have boiled it down to hair styles and religion.
What's next?
Can't we go back Hillary & Wal Mart and Obama & the slum landlord?
And what happened to Oprah?
Has she exhausted her travel budget?
Or is she too busy with her new TV network.
We need you Oprah and we need you now!!!!!!!!!

Edwards reminds of a cross between JFK (handsome beyond Washington standards) and Clinton (good natured personality) with the added qualities held by all three: intelligence, diplomacy. I hope Hillary can find a position for him in her cabinet. It would be wonderful to see this handsome American represent us for years to come.

John Edwards was GREAT. The absolute best choice of all the candidates running for President.

John Edwards for America,
Real Issues for Real Change,

AJ,IL: You mean, you have to be poor, to be part of that America, if you want to be a candidate speaking for the poor? According to that kind of muddled thinking, FDR and JFK could not had said anything about helping the poor and disadvantaged!

Too bad Edwards crossed the WGA picket line to appear on Letterman. (Yes, I know that Letterman has some special deal with his writers but still, it violates the spirit of the strike.) Sorry, John. I like you, but there goes my vote.

Though our choices for candidates is this election is far from promising, Edwards has successfully locked in my vote. I just wish there was some Independent candidates to choose from that would actually have a chance. I personally think that Lou Dobbs would make a great president.

Thank you CNN. Always bringing us the deeply insightful, hard-hitting stories we crave.

Glad to see that you consider this news. No wonder this country is in such a mess.

Melissa is absolutely right! Ron Paul also gets no attention from the media.

I support him, and hope he wins just to prove the media WRONG, as well as my feeling that he is the only candidate who will provide real change.

By giving all the coverage to so-called "front-runners" it seems they are deciding who should be president instead of the voters! There is 24-HOUR news cycle, there must be room to cover ALL candidates fairly.

This economy is on the verge of a collapse and this is all people have on their minds, Edward's looks!

Pres. Clinton nominated Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, currently the only woman on the Supreme Court.

I am not voting for Edwards because there is a rumor that he is a Christian. I am voting for that muslim candidate....Mitt Romney.

AJ

That mansion and the haircut,
EDWARDS EARNED IT, NOBODY GAVE IT TO HIM, unlike ousr current president.

AND JUST BECAUSE HE WANTS US TO HAVE THE SAME OPPERTUNITY HE HAS HAD DOESN'T MEAN THAT HE HAS TO GIVE EVERYTHING AWAY AND LIVE IN A CAVE.

..but that is over the head of many conservatives, because you don't have souls.

also...search youtube for the video of edwards primping himself for hours. he also goes tanning.

sorry, i'm just bitter. I liked edwards...alot, until he has taken turns bashing his opponents (Hillary in earlier debates and Obama now) for political posturing...and then proceeds to try and take the high road as "the grown up candidate"

John Edwards is the best candidate the Democratic party has to win against any of these slimy rethugs. If the media would report the truth and not the sensation, people could grasp that. Instead we are force fed Clinton/Obama without question or remorse. John Edwards is the right candidate at this time.

Mr. Edwards has such a great sense of humor. I wish he'd let it show more. His dedication to serving this country has, for the past few years, been a source of great personal inspiration to me.

He's a gentleman and a fighter. He'd make a fantastic president; his fortitude and capability are second to none.

I have no idea how the hair thing became such a talking point about him; I don't even want to imagine how much money Hillary spends on her haircuts. And it's confirmed that Mitt Romney spends over two thousands dollars on makeup alone for each televised appearance. Sure, it doesn't make a 400 dollar haircut okay, but I mean, he pays for them out of his own pocket. Big deal.

Edwards would make the best President.

This is "newsworthy"? Quit your nitpicking. If that's what your boss is
paying you for, that's a bigger waste than a $400 haircut!!!!!

Finally, some media coverage for Edwards, although it's not exactly issue-based! After a debate in which the media-dubbed Democratic front runners dominated the time and content with their back and forth banter and Edwards had to repeatedly remind all involved that it was a three-person debate and that issues should be the focus, Clinton and Obama *still* dominate every headline. I hear far too many people say that Edwards is winning debates and their esteem, but they are still going to vote for one of the "front-runners" since they are told by media coverage that he has no chance.

Kucinich has already been undemocratically excluded from presidential debates even though his name is on the ballot. We need to give all the candidates fair air time, on both sides! Yes, it is a wonderful landmark event in history that we have such diversity among the candidates. This should not detract from discussing the issues so that voters can clearly understand the candidates' intentions for their potential presidencies. The suggestion that people will by default vote for a candidate who matches their gender or ethnicity without considering their positions on issues is a shallow attempt to write an eye-catching story at the expense of dividing our nation. Issues, please!!!

He is so cute! John Edwards is so cute! ARGH!!!

It's good to see a candidate relax a little bit and make fun of themselves.

Well, all I can say is it's about time that there is finally an article on a candidate other than Hillary Clinton or BarackObama .

Edwards should get out so that the corrupt Clinton doesn't become the nominee!

We need to turn the page onto a new positive beginning, not return to the past where the Clinton's brought disgrace to the office.

this man is a woman...he pretended he was ok with it but looked like he was going to cry